Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-11
HERR PAULUS,
HIS RISE, his GREATNESS AND HIS
FALL.
BY walter Besant, author of "An Sorts
and Conditions of Men, etc, etc.

CThe Right OF Translation is Reoerved)
(Synoposis of Previous Chaptcrs)
THE STORY. CHAPTERS I AND II.
TIE PRoLoGUE-Ziphion Trinder, a tall
slim lad of highly strung nervous organiza-
ton, is in conversation with Bethiah Rugs
dael, girl with calm, capable face, firm
mouth and clear grey eyes. The boy is
strongly impressed with the notion of be
coming famous in the world of letters, and
though dissuaded from his purpose by his
companion, he starts with high hopes for
New York, with his portmanteau filed with
MSS. which he intends shall set the literary
world aflame with envy and admiration.
But he signaly fails, and six months later
shabby and depressed he walks the streets
of New York with sad face and heavy
heart. New York notabilities engaged in
their own occupations, all tending toward
the scraping up of dollars, pass him by At
last he overhears two men speaking. You
Fought to take a pupil, Doctor" says one.
"But where ami to find one?" says the
other, 81 want youth, quick intelligence,
sympathy, highly nervous and sensitive
organization, poetic disposition wide read
ing and good education, and one who is per-
fectly free from the trammels of relations,
society and ties of any kind. - Xiphion fol-
lowed this man after he had parted from
his friend and was entering his house.
"You want a pupil sir. Take me-" The
gen .man looked at him curiously. "Come
in" he said.
The reader is introduced to the family of
MIR. Cyrus Brhdenel, wealthy believer in
spirituaism. Lady Augusta is u devout
yotary of the cult, but Miss Sibyl Brudene
is the reverse of what she is intended for, a
testal Virgin, dedicated to the cause. A
pair of laughing blue eyes, rosy lips, always
ready to smile, light curly hair and plenty
of it, and a cheek warmed with sunshine
Such was Sibyl Brudenel. Her lover, as
yet secret one, Tom Langstone, was also
an unbelever in spirits. But the house OF
Mr.. Brudenel is filled with disciples of the
spiritualistic faith, including two medium,
of the old school-Mr. Emmanuel Chick
and Mrs. Lavinia Medlock-all waiting fol
the coming of new Prophet of Spilitualsm
who is expected.
CHAPTERS III AND IV.-Herr Paulus
the famous Sptualist of The new school
arrives at last and creates marvel
lous impression upon all present
Instead of the bespectacled German
philosopher kind of individual expected q
smart dapper looking man in faultless
evening dress appears Tom al once dubs
him and American dude but the others are
awed by his language and the wondrous
evidencies he gives of his knowledge OF
the mystic faith.
CHAPTER V.-Iierr Paulus, during the
evening at Lady Augustus, produces
some truly remarkable manifestations by
the aid as he says of his friends Cicely
Langston, a blind girl, sees, as in vision
her long lost brother, supposed to have
been drowned at sea, and pictures are
shown which reveal answers to questions
asked by the company present. The seahce
is conducted without the aid OF
traps" Or ordinary spiritualistic tricks
and thrills the believers with a thrilling
awe, but the nOnbelievers jeer at what
they term meSmerism.
CHAPTERS VI. and VII.-Herr Paulus
leaves favorable impression upon the
guests assembled at Lady Augustus with
the exception of Tom Langston, who
knows him to re an American and tells
him so. Herr Paulus is rather takel
aback, but tells Tom matters concerning
himself which at any rate mystify tn,
young gentleman, WHO'S more than ever
puzzled about the new guest. AS he re
tires to rest he is amazed at hearing
music over his head. He leapt up, locked
the door and took out the k, V. Then he
struck light. There was no one in the
room, AMI the music ceased. He got into
bed again having blown out the candle
Then the music began once more. "Deuce(
clever" sad Tom.